FCC Coleman March Produce 2025
ID: 15B30225Q00000016Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCC COLEMANCOLEMAN, FL, 33521, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/50a3ce788b9d4eca89a2c1097a9e0b7e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide fresh produce for the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Coleman in Florida, with a focus on meeting or exceeding specified quality standards. The procurement involves a variety of fresh produce items, including apples, carrots, and lettuce, which must be USDA inspected and adhere to strict packing and delivery guidelines to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining the food supply chain within correctional facilities, ensuring that high-quality food is provided to inmates. Interested vendors must submit their bids via the Unison Marketplace by February 18, 2025, and can contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com for assistance.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Name: Marketplace Support, Title: Marketplace Support, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Email: MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com;
    marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com
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    1191808_BuyDetails.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) initiated by the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons (DOJ BOP) for fresh produce supply, specifically for FCC Coleman, with a closing date of February 18, 2025. The project is set aside for small businesses and follows the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method for bid evaluation. The selected vendor will supply various fresh produce items, including apples, carrots, lettuce mix, and more, over four specified option periods ranging from March 3, 2025, to April 4, 2025. Key conditions include the requirement to submit bids that either meet or exceed detailed specifications, and shipping costs must be free on board (FOB) to the designated address in Coleman, Florida. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and complete documentation must be submitted by the deadline for consideration. The RFP emphasizes past performance and proposal completeness as critical for award selection, reinforcing the government's commitment to procure high-quality products while also supporting small businesses within the food manufacturing sector. This solicitation, therefore, aims to ensure the provision of quality food supplies to correctional facilities, meeting both operational and regulatory standards.
    2nd QTR Delivery Schedule Memo.docx
    The memorandum issued by Angel Metcalf, Food Service Administrator at the Federal Correctional Complex Coleman, outlines delivery schedules and requirements for vendors who won bids for food service contracts. There are four schedules: 1. A single shipment to be delivered between January 2-16, 2025. 2. Two equal shipments, one during January 2-16 and the second between February 1-15, 2025. 3. Three equal shipments targeting January, February, and March 2025. 4. Thirteen weekly shipments starting January 2, 2025, and completing by March 26, 2025. Deliveries must adhere to specific temperature guidelines and presentation standards, with penalties for non-compliance, including potential rejection of products that don’t meet specifications. Additionally, invoices must be mailed or emailed; faxed invoices are unacceptable. The memo emphasizes the importance of adhering to delivery schedules and conditions to maintain performance standings with future contracts. This document serves to ensure that vendors understand the operational parameters required to meet federal food service needs within the established timeline.
    Produce specs.xlsx
    The document outlines a weekly fresh produce request for FCC Coleman in Coleman, Florida, detailing specific guidelines for procurement. It emphasizes that all items must be USDA inspected, with certificates included in the shipment manifest. Strict adherence to specified packing guidelines is required, including palletization; shipments in wooden crates are prohibited. The detailed list includes various fresh produce items, such as apples, cabbage, carrots, and lettuce, outlining their quality standards, packaging requirements, and grades, ensuring freshness and suitability for distribution. The document highlights the importance of quality control and regulatory compliance in food supply chain processes, which align with government standards for health and safety in food distribution. The total cost is marked as $0.00 for the items listed, suggesting this document serves more as a requisition format rather than a transactional one. Overall, the request is structured to ensure efficient, compliant deliveries of essential fresh produce to the targeted facility.
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